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Enable (Words with friends)
SOWPODS (Collins Scrabble Words)
OTCWL2014 (NASPA Word List 2014)
TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)
SOWPODS (Collins Scrabble Words)
OTCWL2014 (NASPA Word List 2014)
TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)
"Shorten" Definition
verb-transitive
Nautical To take in (a sail) so that less canvas is exposed to the wind, thereby reducing speed.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
To add shortening to (dough) so as to make flaky.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
To make short or shorter.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
To reduce in force, efficacy, or intensity.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
verb-intransitive
To become short or shorter.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
verb
To become short or .
Source: Merriam-Webster
To deprive of effect.
Source: Merriam-Webster
To add fat to (as pastry dough) in order to make tender and flaky.
Source: Merriam-Webster
To cause to seem .
Source: Merriam-Webster
To reduce in power or efficiency .
Source: Merriam-Webster